Latest development (outside the reporting period) On 25 November, citing the lack of building permits, the Israeli authorities demolished 11 Palestinian-owned structures in the Massafer Yatta area of...
Highlights The oPt is witnessing a concerning dynamic of community spread of SARS-CoV-2, with increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases While the health system at this stage can cope with the increasing...
Chad On 24 November, rising water levels forced close to 4,000 people (3,546 from Barkalam, Liwa subprefecture; 355 from Yarom, Ngouboua subprefecture) to flee their homes. They are staying in the...
Current major event COVID-19 case count passes 3 million in WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region The COVID-19 situation in the Region is alarming as the number of cases witness a sharp increase. During...
Overview In October, 78,660 eligible refugees and asylum-seekers (41,952 families) received cash assistance in Greece, in 120 locations. UNHCR provides cash assistance in Greece, as part of the ESTIA...
Gender-based violence (GBV) remains one of the most critical issues impacting women around the world, with 35% of women globally having experienced some form of physical or sexual violence. Many more...
Current major event Dengue situation update in Yemen In 2020, the Ministry of Public Health and Population in Yemen reported a total of 54 034 suspected dengue fever cases with 122 associated deaths...
“During COVID-19 lockdowns, the situation becomes harder for everyone—especially the vulnerable individuals most at risk of abuse and neglect at their own homes,” says Hana, a case worker in the...
Gaza’s economy was on the verge of collapse, notes the report for the UN General Assembly, entitled “Economic costs of the Israeli occupation for the Palestinian people: The Gaza Strip under closure...
Today, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and the start of the global 16 days of activism against gender-based violence (GBV), UNRWA pays respect to its staff who...